Is he protecting you from the fashion police? Donna Air sticks close to James Middleton as she steps out in bizarre cropped peplum suit

With London Fashion Week just around the corner, socialites everywhere are doing their utmost to stand out from the crowd.

But Donna Air's attempts to push the fashion boat out failed miserably on Thursday night, as she stepped out in a bizarre trouser suit.

The 34-year-old opted for a metallic long-sleeved blue top and matching cropped trousers as she joined boyfriend James Middleton at a party for Elle magazine at London's Sanderson Hotel.

Is he protecting you from the fashion police? Donna Air wore a bizarre cropped peplum two-piece as she joined boyfriend James Middleton at the Elle magazine party at London's Sanderson Hotel on Thursday night

Fashion fail: While Donna had clearly been attempting to push the fashion boat out, her attempt failed

Donna teamed the two-piece ensemble
with pointed black heels and her blonde hair half tied up in a messy top
knot for the occasion.

And
it seems Kate and Pippa's brother was doing his utmost to protect his
love from the fashion police, as Donna was seen clinging to his arm as
they headed into the event.

Bearded
James looked dapper for the star-studded party, which was also attended
by stars including Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, in jeans, a charcoal grey
suit jacket and white shirt.

Donna and
James, 26, quietly started dating in February after meeting at Robin
Birley’s private members’ club, 5 Hertford Street in Mayfair.

Keeping him close: Donna was seen clinging to her beau's arm as they headed home after the party

Donna
also recently hinted that a baby could be in her future with James,
adding she is keen for a sibling for her nine-year-old daughter Freya,
whose father is casino owner Damian Aspinall.

She
told the Mail: 'I would like to have more kids but I think it’s
important to be married as it’s a really good foundation for family.'

However, James' uncle Gary Goldsmith said the
chances of James and Donna getting married in the near future are slim
to none, adding that they will probably 'date for a while' before
walking down the aisle.

He told Grazia magazine: 'It's
hard for anyone entering this family because you're going to be in the
spotlight.

'So I imagine Pips and her brother James
will date for a while before they make the leap, simply out of courtesy
for the other person to understand what it's like.'

Yummy mummies: Donna Air partied with Jodie Kidd and Imogen Thomas at the 80th anniversary party for luxury pushchair brand iCandy at One Marylebone on Tuesday